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The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, is under threat amid rising Gulf tensions. For South Asian nations like Pakistan and India—heavily reliant on oil and trade flowing through this narrow waterway—any disruption could trigger a devastating energy crisis, inflation surge, and economic paralysis.
The recent public statement by the U.S. Embassy in India addressing undocumented Indian nationals in the United States should not only be understood as an isolated gesture but also a calculated signal coming from the west for a very long time now. With o
The recent public appearances of Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi at prominent Hindu religious sites—most notably the Kedarnath Temple and Ram Bhadrāchārya’s ashram—while in uniform, have triggered an important debate about the role of faith wit
A recent study by the Stimson Center, a respected U.S.-based think tank, has lent further support to Pakistan’s claims that India lost several aircraft during Pakistan’s counter-air operations in the May 2025 conflict. Indian officials had previously den
In an era where proscribe organizations like TTP has blurred the lines between religion, terrorism, and geopolitics, clarity becomes a national imperative. That clarity came—ironically—from the very figure Pakistan has long identified as a proxy terroris
India’s Section 69A enables online censorship raising global concerns over digital freedom and the silencing of dissent.
With Pakistan’s refugee challenge escalating, the world must confront its role in the Afghan crisis and share the burden.
India’s Waqf system is under siege, echoing the fears of Partition. As minority rights are targeted, the nation’s secular identity faces a critical test.
As the crescent moon heralds Eid, millions prepare to celebrate. Yet, for many, Eid is not about festivity but survival.
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Accession, terrorism, geopolitics. The real story of the ‘Black Day’ of Balochistan goes beyond what we’re told! Let’s explore.
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